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Best Schools in 29223, SC
29223, SC has 22 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 12 elementary) serving 18,675 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in 29223 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 29223, SC
The top high schools in 29223, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spring Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2187 Students
2. Ridge View High
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1711 Students
3. Westwood High
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1684 Students
4. W.j. Keenan High
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 725 Students
5. Richland Northeast High
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1359 Students
Best Middle Schools in 29223, SC
The top middle schools in 29223, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dent Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1018 Students
2. Longleaf Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 802 Students
3. W. G. Sanders Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 533 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 29223, SC
The top elementary schools in 29223, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forest Lake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 614 Students
2. L. B. Nelson Elementary
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 567 Students
3. Killian Elementary
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Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 742 Students
4. North Springs Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 703 Students
5. Joseph Keels Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
6. E. L. Wright Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1354 Students
7. Polo Road Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 604 Students
8. Summit Parkway Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1154 Students
9. L. W. Conder Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 02 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students
10. A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Richland 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 29223, SC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
29223, SC has a total population of 51,629 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 29223, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 29223, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
45.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
38.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 29223, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 29223, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 29223, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 29223, SC
How many schools are in 29223, SC?
29223, SC has 22 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 18,675 students in total.
How do schools in 29223 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 29223 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in 29223 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 29223?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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